Australian Boy, 12, Dies After Shark Attack Near Sydney
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A 12-year-old Australian boy, Nico Antic, died in a Sydney hospital after being attacked by a suspected bull shark at a beach in Vaucluse on Sunday. The attack occurred after he jumped from a rock ledge. This incident was the first of four shark encounters along the New South Wales coast within 48 hours, prompting the closure of several beaches in northern Sydney. Authorities believe recent heavy rain and warmer temperatures have drawn sharks closer to shore. Officials are urging swimmers and surfers to exercise caution, adhere to beach closures, and avoid murky waters. Friends and police officers attempted to rescue Nico and provide medical assistance, but he later succumbed to his injuries.
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